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Take one look at the protein powder aisle of your favorite Whole Foods Market or Vitamin Shoppe, and it's easy to become overwhelmed by the abundant selection of meal replacements, performance enhancers and weight gainers that all promise more protein per serving than the competition. With so many Read more [...]

A new study suggests that people who eat a minimum of 7 servings a day significantly increase life span
The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, tracked the fruit and vegetable consumption of 65,000 adults in the UK between 2001 and 2008.
While the participants Read more [...]

Fresh blueberries are a very popular summer treat that we love to indulge in. Here's why you should too!
What puts the plus in blueberries?
Heart Healthy
A recent Harvard Medical study recommends consuming 3 half-cup servings of blueberries every week for cardiovascular health benefits.
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Genetically Modified Organisms, better known as GMOs, are plants or animals created through the gene splicing techniques of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering, or GE).
The amount of GMO foods are rising and it is hard for a consumer to keep up. The following 8 crops are at a high-risk Read more [...]

Ever wonder what fruits and vegetables should be refrigerated or kept at room temperature? Put your questions to rest and refer to our infographic.
On Pinterest? Pin this for later and refer to the chart whenever you have a question about what should go into the refrigerator or not after grocery Read more [...]

4 Ingredients To Look For In A Premium Green Superfood Powder
You eat fruit and vegetables daily and are conscious about what you're putting into your body..but is it enough? Supplementing with a premium superfood powder can provide far more nutrients than you're getting from your regular diet and Read more [...]

Eating fresh produce is one of the best ways to nourish your body. Unfortunately, if your food is not organic, it could be covered in pesticides that can cause major health concerns.
What does organic mean? “Organic” is a designation term used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Read more [...]

In the search for low-calorie alternatives to sugar, the synthetic chemical sucralose has quickly surpassed aspartame (Equal) and saccharin (Sweet-n-Low) to become the #1 selling sweetener in the United States. Brands are now adding sucralose to just about everything from chewing gum to protein powders, Read more [...]

With the increasing amount of energy bars hitting shelves it can be quite a challenge to choose the right one. Which energy bar will actually help increase my energy? What are the best nutrients to look for?
First, we must look at how energy is produced. The human body produces energy inside Read more [...]

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Happy Halloween!
There is no better way to get into the fall spirit than with cinnamon and pumpkin smoothie ingredients. During a time where sugar-filled candy seems to be everywhere we look, steer clear and enjoy this fall-themed green smoothie.
Cinnamon & Pumpkin Green Smoothie Recipe
What Read more [...]